#248 • Gold-filled and carnelian Victorian fob seal

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $190.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Stunning gold-filled and carnelian Victorian fob seal, beautifully engraved base depicts a hunting scene, with a dog stalking three birds, surrounded be greenery and flowers, engraved carnelian stone features a heraldic coat of arms with a hand holding a cross crosslet fitchy, two hearts, two lion's heads, and the Latin motto "Semper fidelis" which translates to "always faithful." CONDITION: Scattered micro-fine scratches to gold components, some dings to lower edge; excellent sealing face detail. Estimate: $200 - $400 JH-80175